​Title: Photograph the Red Wolves and possible additional session with the Maned WolfInstructor: Sandy BrooksDate: January 13, 2019Time: 8-10AMPlace: Endangered Wolf CenterCost: $175 with $100 going directly to the Endangered Wolf Center to care for the animalsClass limited to 10 peopleSupport the Endangered Wolf Center in their mission to protect and re-introduce endangered wolves to their native habitats. The session will begin with a background on the different wolves in general and the ones we are photographing today specifically. After a basic safety discussion, we will go to the enclosures getting between the double fences to photograph the animals. While we will not be in the enclosure, we will be able to have the lenses right up to the fence which will make the fence invisible to the camera. The staff will provide appropriate enrichment for the wolves so there is a good possibility of some action shots. The instructor will assist with camera settings, focus and composition with your camera to aid you in getting shots of these unusual wild animals. ​

Title: Creative Still Life PhotographyDate: January 19-20, 2018Instructor: Holly RossTime: 9AM-1PMPlace: OA GalleryCost: $100Creative still life photography is less about techniques than it is about capturing the world around us in an artistic way. From the spiral binding on a notebook to the shadow image of a flower, creative still life photos allow you, the artist, to play with light, color, shape and texture to create an image that is visually interesting. And, the best part, you don't need fancy equipment to take creative still life images! During the first class we will discuss the differences between still life, found still life, and creative still life images. After that, participants will have the opportunity to photograph every day items in class. During our second class, participants will bring back 3-5 images for discussion and critique (good, bad, or ugly). We will also have time to photograph a bit more - or tweak the images you felt weren't as successful as you had hoped - and implement the feedback. Props will be provided, but feel free to bring any “interesting" objects you might have.

Equipment you should bring:Camera (cell phone cameras are okay) and flashTripod (not necessary, but you may want one)Extra battery and memory card - ALWAYS a good ruleManual for camera Lens cloth

Trumpeter Swans are amazing in large groups and provide beautiful portraits as well. Never know, sometimes and eagle and family join us for the shoot as well. This class begins with camera basics, practice with wildlife photography with the raptors visiting the center on Saturday followed by a shoot in the field with the swans (and eagle?). We finish the class with a review of images in post processing and finally an inside photo opportunity with another visiting raptor. ​

​Title: Photograph the Maned Wolves and 3 pups and possible additional session with the Painted Dogs and 23 pupsInstructor: Sandy BrooksDate: February 2, 2019Time: 8-10AMPlace: Endangered Wolf CenterCost: $175 with $100 going directly to the Endangered Wolf Center to care for the animals. Add on session with the Painted Dogs, $50Class limited to 10 peopleSupport the Endangered Wolf Center in their mission to protect and re-introduce endangered wolves to their native habitats. The session will begin with a background on the different wolves in general and the ones we are photographing today specifically. After a basic safety discussion, we will go to the enclosures getting between the double fences to photograph the animals. While we will not be in the enclosure, we will be able to have the lenses right up to the fence which will make the fence invisible to the camera. The staff will provide appropriate enrichment for the wolves so there is a good possibility of some action shots. The instructor will assist with camera settings, focus and composition with your camera to aid you in getting shots of these unusual wild animals. ​If there is time, we will discuss post processing.

​Title: Photograph the Maned Wolves and 3 pups and possible additional session with the Painted Dogs and 23 pups. Add on session with the Painted Dogs, $50Instructor: Sandy BrooksDate: March 3, 2019Time: 8-10AMPlace: Endangered Wolf CenterCost: $175 with $100 going directly to the Endangered Wolf Center to care for the animalsClass limited to 10 peopleSupport the Endangered Wolf Center in their mission to protect and re-introduce endangered wolves to their native habitats. The session will begin with a background on the different wolves in general and the ones we are photographing today specifically. After a basic safety discussion, we will go to the enclosures getting between the double fences to photograph the animals. While we will not be in the enclosure, we will be able to have the lenses right up to the fence which will make the fence invisible to the camera. The staff will provide appropriate enrichment for the wolves so there is a good possibility of some action shots. The instructor will assist with camera settings, focus and composition with your camera to aid you in getting shots of these unusual wild animals. ​If there, is time, we will discuss post processing.

Title:Photographing Wild Horses and possibly elk of Southern Missouri​Instructor: Sandy BrooksDates: Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday March 22-24, 2019 or Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday April 26-27 2019 Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday May 3-5, 2019Place: Eminence MoCost: $175To register, click the Paypal button belowThere are 4 herds of wild horses in Shannon county Missouri. On the first day, we will go out to photograph the horses at sunrise, shooting until the light is too harsh. There will be a break for lunch and we will reconvene about 2 to review images and to head back out until dark. We will head out again on the second day before sunrise and shoot again until the light is too harsh. Recommend driving down the night before (will send directions and hotel information). If you want to review how to use a dslr before the photoshoot, I will be there the night before and available to review basics starting at 7pm.We meet Friday evening to go over basics, safety and logistics. Then we meet up and go to find horses about 5:45 or 6AM and shoot until the light gets too hot, usually around 10:30 or 11 unless it is overcast. After that we come back and eat or I will point out other places you can shoot if you would like. We get back together about 2PM to go over post processing, see what changes need to be made to improve the images for the next shoot. Then we head out about 4 to go find horses again. We shoot until we loose the light then head in for dinner. Generally the shadows in the field get pretty long by about 6:30 or 7, again depending on cloud cover. We go out again to find the horses on Sunday between 5:45 and 6AM and shoot until the light is too strong. We usually finish about 11AM.

​Title: Astrophotography featuring the Milky Way Instructor: Lonnie GatlinDate: Place: Eminence Mo​Cost: $175​To Register click the paypal button belowNightscape Photography FundamentalsNightscape Photography Fundamentals provides students with the basic information and hands-on experience for successfully capturing landscape photographs featuring the night sky. Topics covered include:Planning Your ShotCompositionLight PaintingCamera SettingsBasic Post Processing in Adobe Lightroom This workshop is best suited for individuals who know how to use a digital SLR camera in manual mode. You should know how to set the camera to bulb mode, set the lens to its widest aperture, turn off lens autofocus, manually focus the lens, set the ISO, and attach a remote shutter release or intervalometer.Although the camera can be set up in advance for night photography, you should know how to navigate your camera’s menus and buttons in the dark The more you understand your camera’s features, the more rewarding night photography will be because you’ve reduced the frustration and time lost searching for a button or a setting buried in a camera menu.Photography Equipment Requirements Digital Camera capable of low-light ISO performance from ISO 1600 to 3200 and greater Wide Angle Lens having an aperture of f/2.8 or lower Tripod Memory Cards Extra Camera Battery Remote Shutter Release or Intervalometer and extra batteries Lens Cleaning Cloth Headlamp with red light and extra batteries Camera Manual lens cloth

​Title: Photograph the Red and Maned Wolves and their potential pups Instructor: Sandy BrooksDate: June 8, 2019Time: 7-10AMPlace: Endangered Wolf CenterCost: $175 with $100 going directly to the Endangered Wolf Center to care for the animals​Class limited to 5 peopleSupport the Endangered Wolf Center in their mission to protect and re-introduce endangered wolves to their native habitats. The session will begin with a background on the different wolves in general and the ones we are photographing today specifically. After a basic safety discussion, we will go to the enclosures getting between the double fences to photograph the animals. While we will not be in the enclosure, we will be able to have the lenses right up to the fence which will make the fence invisible to the camera. The staff will provide appropriate enrichment for the wolves so there is a good possibility of some action shots. The instructor will assist with camera settings, focus and composition with your camera to aid you in getting shots of these unusual wild animals. ​If there is time, we will discuss post processing.